Instrumentation & Electrical Tech I

Salary : $40,726.40 - $71,281.60 Annually
Location : Bay County, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 1701
Department: Retail Water - Water Systems Division
Opening Date: 11/02/2023
Closing Date: 1/31/2024 11:59 PM Central
EEO: Bay County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity and pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, or parental status.
*Salary/Hourly wages are determined by verifiable experience.
Nature of Work
Pay GradeJob ClassWorkers Comp CodeEEO Category CodeTier StatusB80-5cNon-Supervisory75203-Technician1
Nature of Job:
This is a highly technical position with responsibility for assisting in the servicing, maintaining, calibrating, repairing, and installing the various process instrumentation and controls systems, electrical motor control centers, variable frequency motor drives, soft-start motor drives, telemetry systems, and data acquisition systems in the County's potable water and wastewater facilities. The work is performed under the direction and supervision of the Instrumentation and Electrical Supervisor.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs diagnostic operations on complex computer, electronic, pneumatic and hydraulic instrumentation.
• Performs diagnostic operations on control systems for problem identification and correction.
• Performs field and bench maintenance, calibration and repair service on instrumentation and control systems.
• Defines problems as hardware or software related and makes appropriate corrections and system restoration.
• Develops and implements appropriate procedures to prevent recurrence when possible.
• Accomplish preventive maintenance programs for instrumentation and control equipment.
• Assists in the upkeep of accurate and comprehensive maintenance and repair records.
• Assists in maintaining an inventory of spare parts and supplies needed to maintain and quickly repair all instrumentation and control equipment.
• Works on Generators, switchgear, motors, Motor controls, breakers,
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Regular reliable full time attendance as scheduled
• The employer may add to or change duties at any time and as determined by the County and its leaders to best ensure that the public is served through the work of the Department.

Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's, Associates, or Technology degree in industrial instrumentation, electrical, electronic, computer, or a related field preferred.
• Experience with installation, maintenance, and repair of control and microprocessor-based instrumentation and control systems for potable water and/or wastewater preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education and technical experience sufficient to perform the essential duties of the position may qualify.
• Ability to use special types of equipment
• Must be able to comprehend, speak and read the English language
• Must have and maintain good interpersonal and communication skills to deal with the public
• Evening and weekend work may be required.

LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS:
Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Florida driver license upon offer of employment with a driving record acceptable to the County Driving Policy and insurance program.
Knowledge, Abilities and Skills
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of electrical, analog/digital electronics, computers, pneumatics, fiber optics, and radio telemetry equipment utilized in instrumentation and control systems.
• Knowledge of modern and complex principles and practices of electrical construction.
• Knowledge of troubleshooting, maintenance, installation, and commissioning of various types of electrical equipment.
• Knowledge of electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and thermal automated processes.
• Skilled in reading, interpreting, update and modification of instrumentation control and electrical system equipment schematics.
• Must have good interpersonal and communication skills to deal with public.
• Outstanding project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally in written and verbal form.
• Ability to provide interface between plant operation staff and contractors, suppliers, or factory representatives to insure the effective, efficient, trouble-free operation of system instrumentation and control equipment.
• Ability to understand and use DOS, Windows, Windows for instrumentation and control system application.
• Ability to use computers for data base management and word processing in order to maintain records, review analytical results, track maintenance/repair, and prepare correspondence.
• Skilled in the use of contemporary electronic, pneumatic, and hydraulic test equipment and procedures for evaluation, maintenance, calibration and repair of instrumentation and control systems.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
Work requires moderate exposure to one or more disagreeable conditions (i.e., irate customers, inclement weather, excessive noise, extreme temperatures, odors or dust).
This position requires some exposure or risk to physical health and/or physical safety (e.g., exposure to environmentally hazardous material, heavy equipment, etc.). This position may require the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and may include completing and successfully passing medical evaluations.
Stooping, sitting, crouching, walking, pulling, lifting, grasping, hearing, seeing up close, seeing far away, kneeling, reaching, pulling, talking, standing, finger movement, repetitive motions, depth perception. Ability to lift and carry equipment up to 100 pounds; manual dexterity and mobility; intermittent exertion when performing duties.